Accenture has made an investment, through Accenture Ventures, in Netomi, a leading customer experience AI platform company. As part of this investment, Accenture and Netomi are entering into a strategic partnership to help enterprises reinvent customer experience using agentic AI systems. This investment and partnership will further expand Accenture’s customer experience and service capabilities and embed Netomi’s agentic AI platform directly into existing technologies and customer touchpoints without operational disruption. As organizations face rising customer expectations and an increasing volume of support requests, the demand for smarter, more efficient service has become more critical than before. A recent Accenture report revealed that 87% of the respondents are likely to avoid a brand after just a single negative experience. Netomi’s platform is specifically designed to help organizations respond to customers with precision and speed, and free human agents to focus on complex, meaningful interactions. At the core of Netomi’s technology is its conversational AI platform with

Octave, the planned software spinoff from Hexagon AB, announced the acquisition of VXG Inc., a provider of enterprise-grade, cloud-native video management software. Octave’s portfolio simplifies complexity across the asset lifecycle. The acquisition will enable Octave to build upon the AI-enhanced cloud capabilities in its physical security portfolio and further strengthen its software offerings for protecting people, places and assets. VXG’s cloud-native platform allows corporate campuses, finance, retail, education, health care and public safety organizations to manage small to mid-sized security installations. Its AI-powered engine combines computer vision analytics and generative AI capabilities for intelligent monitoring, alerts and investigations, along with secure access and evidence-sharing workflows. Its open ecosystem supports hundreds of camera models and is built for service providers delivering Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS). The acquisition builds on a partnership that began in June 2025, when Hexagon introduced a cloud-based video management system built on VXG’s offering. Bringing VXG in-house provides Octave full control

How manufacturers can evolve beyond PDM using use-case-driven PLM capabilities Takeaways PLM modernization must align with operational reality, not force disruptive transformation. A secure, connected system of record is foundational to digital continuity. Manufacturers require governed, accessible product data with strong security and controlled access across the lifecycle. PLM value is increasingly delivered through modular, use-case-driven capabilities. Web-based modules, such as Engineering Change Management, enable rapid deployment and faster time to value without requiring a full platform replacement. Hybrid architectures provide a practical bridge between legacy environments and modern PLM capabilities. They allow organizations to maintain CAD-centric operations while introducing web browser-based and SaaS capabilities where they deliver the most value. AI in PLM must focus on practical productivity gains, not abstract intelligence. Looking ahead, capabilities such as semantic search and automated metadata extraction will further improve data access, quality, and efficiency within existing workflows. PRO.FILE’s hybrid architecture enables incremental evolution, preserving existing investments while expanding

Latest evolution of Gridscale X provides a unified platform and shared digital foundation, enabling utilities to run their grid closer to technical limits Utilities can integrate, run, and build their own applications directly on Gridscale X, alongside Siemens’ and third-party applications Successfully deployed at Dutch network operator Alliander, the first utility to integrate self-developed applications onto the Gridscale X scalable platform Gridscale X PSS E software introduces new AI-powered, agentic capabilities, enabling faster, transparent, and scalable transmission planning Siemens continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation, today announcing the next evolution of its Gridscale X platform at the Grid Software Summit in Amsterdam. Gridscale X provides the digital foundation for utilities to manage their grids at greater speed, and complexity at scale. Siemens also unveiled the next generation of PSS E on Gridscale X, introducing advanced AI‑powered, agentic capabilities to the transmission planning software. As utilities face rising demand and growing system complexity, both transmission planning and grid operations

Autodesk is launching Autodesk for Small Business to unlock growth for the many small teams and entrepreneurs who depend on its technology.  Across Design and Make industries, more professionals are working independently and building businesses of their own. More than one-third of the workforce* now operates as freelancers or contractors, and nearly 1 in 5 professionals are considering starting their own business this year. Yet these teams are doing high-impact work with limited time, resources, and support. Eighty percent say they struggle to balance running the business with doing the actual work. As Autodesk’s customers and the way they work have evolved, so has the need to better support the full range of businesses that rely on the company’s technology, particularly small teams, independent professionals, and growing firms. It’s critical that technology and experiences reflect how these teams operate day to day. “More people than ever are designing, building, and running their own businesses. That creates extraordinary opportunity, but also real pressure for small teams to do more with less. Today, 80% of small business owners say

Procore Technologies, Inc., the leading global provider of construction management software, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. "We delivered strong Q1 financials," said Ajei Gopal, President and CEO of Procore. "That performance, which exceeded the high end of our guidance, gives us even more confidence in the future, enabling us to increase our full-year outlook. I am particularly pleased that we have also strengthened our flagship platform, as well as our agentic AI capabilities." "I am thrilled to join Procore at such a transformative moment," said Rachel Pyles, CFO of Procore. "We are well positioned to deliver durable and profitable growth to ultimately compound our north star metric: free cash flow per share." First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights: Revenue was $359 million, an increase of 16% year-over-year. GAAP gross margin was 80% and non-GAAP gross margin was 84%. GAAP operating margin was (4%) and non-GAAP operating margin was 17%. Operating cash inflow

Siemens reaches investment milestone as projects in Pittsburgh, Pa. Buffalo Grove, Ill. and Fort Worth, Texas prepare to come online in 2026 From critical power equipment to passenger rail manufacturing sites, Siemens continues to build the backbone of American manufacturing from coast to coast Investments add more than 2,200 jobs to American workforce while bolstering local supplier networks Siemens announced it has reached $1 billion in domestic manufacturing investments to support American industry, infrastructure and transportation over the past five years. These projects, coming online throughout 2026 and spanning industries and communities across the U.S., strengthen domestic manufacturing for local demand, bolster American supply chains and create well-paying manufacturing jobs. The investments also reinforce the company’s longstanding commitment to American customers, workers and communities. Siemens’ expanding footprint supports key growth markets including data centers and AI factories, healthcare, passenger rail, semiconductors and utilities, among others. Key investments include: Electrical equipment manufacturing in North and South

Coreform Inc., developer of next-generation computer-aided engineering software, has been named a Simulia Integration Partner by Dassault Systèmes. The designation paves the way for Abaqus users to leverage Coreform's isogeometric analysis (IGA) technology through a seamless add-in, Coreform IGA for Abaqus. "We're excited to partner with Dassault Systèmes to bring the power of Coreform IGA to the Abaqus community," said Matthew Sederberg, CEO of Coreform. "This partnership is a significant step toward making advanced simulation more accessible and efficient for engineers working on complex, real-world geometry." For decades, the labor-intensive steps of geometry simplification and mesh preparation have been among the greatest bottlenecks in simulation. Coreform has developed technology that lets simulations run directly on fully-featured CAD geometry, even for nonlinear and geometrically complex problems. That capability is now coming to one of the world's most widely used simulation solvers. The Coreform IGA for Abaqus add-in extends Abaqus workflows by allowing engineers to

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced the acquisition of Avant Techno Solutions (Alluri Technologies Inc), a Canada based firm specializing in payments modernization and wealth platforms. The acquisition is expected to further strengthen Tech Mahindra’s service capabilities and deepen its industry expertise within the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) vertical. The addition of Avant will enhance Tech Mahindra’s offerings across key areas including Real Time Rail capabilities, ISO 20022 migration, wire modernization, core payments cloud transformation, wealth management platforms, identify and access management solutions across North Americas, while creating new opportunities in open banking, commercial lending, regulatory compliance, and fraud and financial crime. The strategic alignment also brings experienced sector talent and established client relationships, enabling faster and more scalable delivery across key markets. Roshan Shetty, BFSI and Public Sector Head - Americas, Tech Mahindra, said, “The acquisition of Avant will

Infosys, a global leader in AIfirst business consulting and technology services, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT, recognized as a Best in KLAS healthcare digital transformation and consulting firm known for helping provider organizations drive large-scale transformation. This follows the announcement the company made on March 25, 2026. The acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT underscores Infosys’ commitment to strengthening its healthcare capabilities, particularly in collaboration with health systems and provider organizations to deliver measurable outcomes across complex clinical and operational environments. Optimum Healthcare IT brings deep provider domain expertise and a proven delivery model – making it a strong strategic fit for Infosys’ healthcare growth strategy. This investment significantly enhances Infosys’ presence in the provider segment, adding new clients and relationships, expanding technology capabilities, and creating synergies across new buying centers. By bringing together Optimum’s provider experience with Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt, we are positioned to create a differentiated value proposition